Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard III and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Monk Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway Institute
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Mystery Plays
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Silver Strap Ends
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle